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Q: As a dividend investor, I read with great interest the article by Peter and Moez in the November/December issue of Canadian Moneysaver, titled 'Does High Yield Really Mean Higher Risk? YES, YES, YES!'. Some compelling long-term return data showing returns of equities stratified by dividend yield were presented in the paper. Were the data based on all constituents of the TSX index? TSX 60? Something else? Would you be able to provide similar data for the S&P 500 and world indices as well (only return data would be great, I'm less interested in the other tables)? Thank you.
Read Answer Asked by Walter on December 11, 2019
Q: Do you consider any of these dividends to be unsustainable? Any other comments on these companies?
Read Answer Asked by James on December 11, 2019
Q: I own SYK. My broker has suggested switching it to MDT or TMO.
They all seem pretty much the same to me. What say you?
Read Answer Asked by Doug on December 11, 2019
Q: I have no oil stocks so I would like to buy an ETF. Can you give me some choices for 3% of my rrsp portfolio that pays a decent yield of 3% or more.
Read Answer Asked by Helen on December 11, 2019
Q: I have 13 positions "growth" stocks portfolioat different weighting performing prity well accept for SQ & NFLX both 15% down.
Weighting:
CSU- 17.3%
LSPD- 10.8%
BYD.un- 3.7%
KL- 5.7%
KXS- 2.8%
AQN- 3.8%
ADBE- 8.6%
AMZN- 9.6%
SQ- 5.9%
NFLX- 5.6%
MA- 12.4%
MSFT- 7.8%
AYX- 6.6%
I have 40K kash to invest and Im thinking of buying new 5% possition of GSY and addinng 1.5% to BYD.UN or to KXS. What is your opinion and mayby different sugestion for new stock names and adding to different positions.
Thanks for excellent service.
Andrew
Read Answer Asked by Andrzej on December 11, 2019
Q: Hello 5I gang
what are your thoughts on wifi. Very very small, is there anyone else in this space you would look at? Love the technology as we have been hearing about this problem for years. Are they the real thing and should we step in for a long term hold.
thank you for your great service
ken and cindy
Read Answer Asked by cindy on December 11, 2019
Q: Hi, I have had fsz for approximately 3 years, b.e is 13.74 and have been thinking if it has dropped about $4 in this market , what will happen in a down market?
My other option was NA bank which has been a lost opportunity. Should i sell fsz (7%) and buy na, or sell half and buy half na. Or just stay the course?
I think fsz is ok, for dividend but getting a little worried with where it’s at after such a great market the last 3 years. I do like to keep a stock 3+ years to give it a chance to work. With a good market and good management I find it usually works out. In a poor or flat market of course all bets are off. also I do have TD in my financial sector which has done well.
Thanks


Read Answer Asked by Brad on December 11, 2019
Q: Hi Folks,

I'm seeking any insight you might be able to provide me with regarding the probable long term viability of BTB's current dividend. In answer to a prior question, a fellow 5i subscriber submitted, you indicated that you would be more comfortable with BTB's dividend if the payout ratio were to drop below 90%. Do you know if it may have now dropped to or below that level and if so, do you suspect that the very generous 8.37% yield the company pays may be "safe" for the foreseeable future?

Lastly, is this a firm you might consider investing up to 5% of your assets in, if you were 62 years of age and on the cusp of retiring? By the way, I suspect that I will require a sustainable yield of 6%, that will at least keep pace with inflation over the next 5 years, in order to be able to retire before I reach 65.

Thank you!
Read Answer Asked by Richard on December 11, 2019
Q: one of the analysts featured on Market Call recommend this etf as a best buy!
would appreciate your comments on this selection.
ed in montreal
Read Answer Asked by ed on December 11, 2019
Q: Hey guys. Looking for some health care exposure..... Already have some cannabis ownership so no need to add there. Canadian and US recommendations with strong balance sheets and some growth potential? Long term holder likely buying in an RRSP. Thank you!
Read Answer Asked by Ryan on December 11, 2019
Q: Good morning
I own CPD which has trended downwards in price over the last year and is now yielding 6.9%. I am considering selling CPD for tax losses and if so, what would be a more sensible strategy. Buy back into CPD after the appropriate delay or Buy something else like a blue chip equity. I know the legal difference between preferred and common but it seems that over an extended buy and hold, commons will prevail albeit with dips along the way. In reality how often are preferred rights called into play to the detriment of common with Canadian blue chips? To me, preferreds offer the worst of both worlds. At this point, my CPD shares are part of my fixed income side and a switch to equities will rebalance things, I know.
Read Answer Asked by alex on December 11, 2019
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